Minutes February 2025

1. In Attendance

CLLR ASTON (Chair), CLLR DUNN, CLLR GATEHOUSE, CLLR WEBB, CLLR SECCOMBE (Warwickshire County Council) (WCC) Ian Wilson (CLERK) and two members of the public.

2. Apologies

Apologies were received from CLLR NEWBERY, CLLR MURPHY and CLLR HARVEY (Stratford District Council) (SDC) and these we accepted. CLLR DUNN reported that he had seen CLLR NEWBERY recently and he was hoping to return to attending the council meeting soon.

3. Declarations of Interest

None.

4. Acceptance of Minutes from Previous Meeting

          The minutes from the OGM in January 2025 were agreed and accepted.

5. Matters Arising from Previous Minutes

Traffic Calming – The co-ordinator had now resigned and returned the speed monitoring equipment to the parish council. Noted that an Armscote resident was interested in taking this over and CLLR GATEHOUSE would follow this up.

6. Public Participation

Noted that SDC what 3 words required for dog waste bin locations in Newbold at Moss Lane, Armscote Road and the pub.

A Newbold resident reported that the chain link fence by the village green and notice board needed repairs, CLLR WEBB would look at tis and arrange in due course. The meeting discussed whether Chaple in Newbold is an adopted road and suggested that any problems with the road be reported on WCC fix my street web page.

7. Chairman's report and other reports

• Chairman:  A resident had asked about replacing street signs on the Sandfield Estate in Newbold. It was thought that this was an SDC responsibility, but CLLR SECCOMBE would confirm. See also Newbold  

• Clerk: The clerk reported that there was interest in the casual vacancies. Noted that Newbold Village Hall was also struggling for volunteers. It was agreed to update the Trust Agreement to include the current Chair of the Village Hall Committee.

• Armscote: CLLR GATEHOUSE reported continuing flooding in the hamlet, CLLR SECCOMBE would follow this up with County Highways. Noted continuing disquiet with parking by the pub, though all appeared to be parked legally. Noted that dog waste bins in the hamlet were generally full so suggested that bigger bins would be required.

• Blackwell: Noted that Blackwell Grange had submitted an extended licensing application which the parish council had agreed to object to.

• Darlingscott: The meeting discussed the Traveller site at Darlingscott crossroads. CLLR SECCOMBE reported that WCC Highways had carried out additional gritting during the winter and were investigating further the causes of flooding with a view to mitigating this. CLLR SECCOMBE would report back in due course.

• Newbold: CLLR ASTON reported that there was another interested party for one of the vacant allotments and noted that another skip may be required to continue tidying up. CLLR WEBB would look at repairing the potholes on the unadopted part of Middlefield Lane. CLLR ASTON thanked the he Newbold residents for the new bench opposite the village shop.

• Tredington: The meeting discussed the play park, agreed that a grant application be submitted to Shipston Lions by 28^th February. Noted 15 tonnes of bark were required and the clerk would look to source with quotes as per standing orders. CLLR WEBB was looking at options to repair the slide. Other issues raised in the last inspection report were being addressed, a new inspection would be arranged once the work was completed.

8. Reports from Ward Representatives of Warwickshire County Council and Stratford District Council.

CLLR SECCOMBE (WCC) reported that May elections were going ahead in Warwickshire. All councils were to submit plans to government for unitary authorities by mid-March and detailed plans by November 2025. Discussions between all Warwickshire were on-going and would continue into the pre-election period. Noted that the 25/26 budget agreed by WCC in February would result in a council tax increase of 4.99%, the increase is driven by demand for social care and special educational needs. The council has sought to keep the increase as low as possible through savings. Noted that post budget agreement public health grants from government have been increased and savings will therefore be further defined at the next cabinet meeting.  

CLLR HARVEY (SDC) had circulated a written report which the meeting noted.

9. Planning

• Noted the following outstanding applications

• Noted decisions received in January 2025:

• Noted decisions received in February 2025

10. Financial Administration

1. AGREED to approve updated bank reconciliation for February 2025
2. AGREED to approve the passing of accounts for payment, as per Appendix A,
3. NOTED the balances in the PC accounts, as per Appendix A, the latest budget report (previously circulated) and the final accounts and audit arrangements for 2024/25.

11. Correspondence

The following were noted:

Town & Parish Council Reference Group - WCC

Communities and Partnerships Weekly Newsletters – WCC

Weekly Roundup – WALC

SDC Briefing for Meeting – Cllr Harvey

Warwickshire Matters – WCC

Warwickshire Weekly News – WCC

Parish Forum 30/1/2025 – SDC

Blackwell Grange Licencing Variation – Various

Speed Watch Camera – Various

Shipston Home Nursing – Letter Requesting Support

Precept Return Acknowledgement – SDC

Councillor Newsletter – Severn Trent

Tredington Playground – Various

HSE – Various

NHS Patient and Public Engagement Group – WCC

Tredington Tree Ownership (Brookside) – Various

Lion’s Den Funding – Stour Valley Lions

Stratford Area Meeting – WALC

South Warwickshire Local Plan (Small Sites Consultation) – SWLP Team (Ends 7^th March)

12. Date of next meeting

The next meeting would be arranged and a venue to be confirmed.

MEETING CLOSED 20:45

Appendix A

Financial Administration

1. Tredington PC cash book balances at end January 2025    

Current Account (see attached bank reconciliation)                                 £33412.22                  Reserves (see attached bank reconciliation)                                                £17562.78**

                        Total                                                                                                       £50975.00                                                      

2. Passing of accounts for payment this meeting:

                        I Wilson (Salary and Expenses)                                                                          £1892.37

                        Lawns2Mow (Fallen Tree)                                                                                   £ 400.00

                        Tredington PCC (2025 Mowing Grant)                                                  £1250.00

                        Total C/F                                                                                                             £47432.63                                                                                                                                                                                     

 *Includes earmarked reserves for capital projects to be agreed from s106 and CIL receipts of £25k.**This is our contingency reserves in line with recommended practice

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